Alexander Johannes Edmonds
Open Access
While the study of Assyria as
‘the world’s first empire’ has never been more popular, the events of
the foundational early Neo-Assyrian period (935–745 BC) remain only
poorly understood and explained. This book re-examines the historical
question of Assyria’s expansion, presenting a novel reconstruction of
the early Neo-Assyrian period with the latest data (including new
Assyrian kings), detailed regional studies synthesising the newest
historical and archaeological findings, and interpretative essays
outlining new historical factors.
The resultant history is
unprecedentedly complex, containing newly discovered succession
conflicts, difficult compromises with neighbouring powers, local
dynasties appointed to Assyrian governorships, self-serving high
officials, and sudden reverses in policy. In place of circular
structuralist arguments for the Neo-Assyrian expansion, it presents a
new model emphasising internal political conflict, and competing visions
for Assyria’s future. This book is intended for historians and
archaeologists of Assyria, for whom it will provide a new basis for
research, and also for scholars of neighbouring disciplines and
laypersons interested in what happens to an ancient state before it
becomes an empire.
eBook ISBN:
9783111593715
Hardcover ISBN:
9783111442006
eBook published on:
April 21, 2025
eBook ISBN:
9783111593715
Hardcover published on:
April 21, 2025
Hardcover ISBN:
9783111442006
Front matter:
15
Main content:
361
Illustrations:
16
Tables:
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